Visteon Advanced Front Lighting Brightens the Way for 2006 Cadillac XLR
09 September 2005 - 3:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Lighting technology supports dynamic style and function VAN BUREN
TOWNSHIP, Mich., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As a
high-performing luxury roadster, the acclaimed Cadillac XLR's
advanced design enables drivers to carve up twisty roads with great
pleasure and comfort -- even at night. Now, with new lighting
technology from Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC), this roadster's
headlamps are also high-performance. (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO ) The 2006
Cadillac XLR, with Visteon's Advanced Front Lighting System, adapts
the headlamp beam to better illuminate the car's path using a
bi-functional High Intensity Discharge Advanced Front Lighting
System. This bi-functional system delivers both high- and low-beam
illumination from a single projector module. Visteon's advanced
lighting system recognizes the driver's steering wheel position and
moves the light pattern accordingly. Moving the light with the
vehicle's intended direction helps extend driver visibility, even
in curves. Visteon has developed intelligent and unique software
algorithms that enable headlamps to integrate seamlessly with the
car's advanced electronics. The beams can swivel based on inputs
from steering wheel and vehicle speed to precisely tailor the
lighting pattern for the vehicle's approach to the road
configurations. Both left and right headlamps swivel up to 15
degrees outboard and five degrees inboard -- Visteon leads the
industry with this combination of swivel ranges. This higher range
is a major distinction for the Visteon/Cadillac system. "We know
our customer is looking to deliver a harmonious blend of technology
and styling that enhances the driving experience," said Todd
Sheppelman, vice president and general manager of Visteon's General
Motors customer business group. "Visteon is leveraging its
electronics and lighting expertise to support the customer in
delivering a dynamic design with advanced technology -- delivering
a whole new driving experience." Visteon's engineering capability
and customer focus allowed this unique lighting system to move from
concept to production in less than 15 months. The engineering
effort required global collaboration -- Visteon engineering and
manufacturing centers around the world contributed to this effort.
Cadillac's engineering team relied on Visteon's lighting and
manufacturing experts in the Czech Republic, U.S. and Mexico to
meet the program timing and manufacturing needs. "The goal is to
bring global technology to market that allows flexibility in design
while offering improved visibility for drivers," said Dieter
Schaper, Visteon lighting product line director. Visteon
Corporation is a leading, full-service supplier that delivers
consumer-driven technology solutions to automotive manufacturers
worldwide and through multiple channels within the global
automotive aftermarket. Visteon has about 70,000 employees and a
global delivery system of more than 200 technical, manufacturing,
sales and service facilities located in 24 countries.
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20001201/DEF008LOGO DATASOURCE:
Visteon Corporation CONTACT: Robin Pannecouk, +1-734-710-5575, , or
Melissa Andrade, +1-734-710-5546, , both of Visteon Corporation Web
site: http://www.visteon.com/
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